How to enable 2FA on HackerOne
HackerOne supports app-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Turning it on adds a second layer of protection, so a stolen password alone can't unlock your HackerOne account.
Step-by-step setup
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Sign in to HackerOne and open your HackerOne account security settings.
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Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
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Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code HackerOne displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
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Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your HackerOne account.
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Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes HackerOne gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.
Menu names on HackerOne can change — the official HackerOne 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.
Frequently asked questions
- Does HackerOne work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. HackerOne supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is HackerOne two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on HackerOne is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my HackerOne 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact HackerOne support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Generate your HackerOne codes in MS Authenticator App
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